Recent analysis of donor data has revealed that teachers unions have significantly funded Republican candidates in state legislature primaries across 32 states since 2018, with some recipients receiving up to $110,000 each. Despite traditionally only endorsing Democrat candidates, the two largest teachers unions, the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the National Education Association (NEA), have been found to financially support Republicans. These union-backed GOP representatives have reportedly acted against their party colleagues' interests. This phenomenon has sparked discussions on the implications of teachers union endorsements for Republican politicians, with some commentators suggesting that such backing could be detrimental.
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The two largest teacher’s unions, AFT and NEA still only endorse Democrat candidates, however their donations flow to Republican candidates for state legislatures. The $$$ is staggering. 👀🧵 👇 https://t.co/6arFGbURYY
🚨NEW: Donor data reveals teachers unions have spent millions since 2018 propping up Republicans in state legislature primaries in 32 states. The union-funded GOP reps who received the most (up to $110,000 each) went on to thwart their GOP colleagues. 🧵 https://t.co/zaT0lHjlku
The teachers union endorsement has become the political kiss of death for Republicans. #txlege https://t.co/rztnY13HEI